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Measurement Tools and Types

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Measurement Tools and Types

Measurement Tools and Types

Various measurement tools including ruler, scale, and measuring jug

📏 Part 1: Types of Measurement

1. Circle the THREE main types of measurement we learned about:

Length

Colour

Weight (Mass)

Volume/Capacity

Smell

Temperature

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct measurement type:

When I want to know how tall I am, I measure my _______________.

When I want to know how much water fits in a bottle, I measure its _______________.

When I want to know how heavy my school bag is, I measure its _______________.

🔧 Part 2: Measurement Tools

3. Match each measurement tool with what it measures:
1. Ruler
2. Balance Scale
3. Measuring Jug
A. Weight (Mass)
B. Length
C. Volume/Capacity
4. Which tool would you use to measure each item? Write your answer:

The length of your pencil: _______________

How much milk is in a glass: _______________

How heavy an apple is: _______________

The width of your desk: _______________

📐 Part 3: Units of Measurement

5. Check all the units we use for measuring LENGTH in New Zealand:

Centimetres (cm)

Metres (m)

Litres (L)

Millimetres (mm)

Kilograms (kg)

Kilometres (km)

6. Circle the best unit to measure each item:

Your height: centimetres or kilometres

A bag of flour: grams or litres

Water in a swimming pool: millilitres or litres

Distance to Auckland: metres or kilometres

🏠 Part 4: Measurement in Everyday Life

7. Why is measurement important? Give two reasons:
8. Think of three places or activities where people use measurement. Write them below:

1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

9. Draw a picture of yourself using one measurement tool. Label the tool and what you are measuring:

🤔 Part 5: Thinking About Measurement

10. If you wanted to bake a cake, what types of measurement would you need to use? Explain your answer:
11. True or False? Circle your answer:

You can measure length with a measuring jug: TRUE / FALSE

Centimetres are smaller than metres: TRUE / FALSE

A balance scale measures volume: TRUE / FALSE

We use measurement to be accurate and fair: TRUE / FALSE

12. What was the most interesting thing you learned about measurement today?

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